Anita Pranjic

I was born and raised in Sydney, Australia. After completing my Diploma in Business Studies at the University of Sydney I went on to work in Advertising and Marketing. I ventured off to Europe for what was supposed to be a 3 month holiday, however, six years later, a husband and two children - Filip, 4 and Mia Sofia, 3 - I still haven't managed to get myself back home.

I have been given this great opportunity to work at Four Forest in the After School Club for the past two years. I absolutely love working with children and I have had the opportunity to meet and work with so many wonderful children and people from all corners of the world.

We have a great time in the After School Club where children are able to play with other children and make new friends, do some quiet reading or some homework, art and craft activities, various indoor and outdoor games and we spend a lot of our afternoons outdoors.

In my spare time ( when I manage to find some) I love spending time with my children doing outdoor activities, reading and travelling.

Anna Greenman

I was born and raised in Surrey, England. After completing my degree in Primary Education and Teaching at the University of Chichester I taught at an co-ed independent school in the leafy Surrey countryside, which I absolutely loved.

My life in Switzerland began in July 2010 and one year on and I am loving living in Zug and exploring all that Switzerland has to offer. In my spare time I enjoy skiing, arts and crafts and am passionate about food and cooking. I'm very excited about working in a bilingual setting and becoming part of the Four Forest team.

Cassie Vandepeer

I am originally from England where I grew up in the agricultural county of Somerset. After leaving school I travelled and studied while working in private and state schools. In 2011, I gained my Bachelors in Education alongside six years experience and was ready for a new adventure.

In 2012 this new adventure brought me to Switzerland where I worked in a bilingual childcare setting and eventually to Four-Forest School. I am looking forward to feeding the Pre-School children's natural curiosity to learn as well as exploring what Europe has to offer. Top

Charlotte Higham

Being the second eldest of six children I was always interested in teaching and how children learn. After completing my Fine Art degree I worked as a teaching assistant in London. This time reaffirmed my desire to teach and the following year I embarked on my PGCE, specialising in the early years.

I spent the next two years teaching year 1 in an inner London school, the experience was invaluable and I felt very fortunate to work in a vibrant and multi-cultural environment. The following five years I taught in an independent school in Highgate. Here I was the Foundation Stage co-ordinator and KS1 Art and History teacher. I found the broad experience beneficial to my teaching practise and have a clear insight into Independent Schools.

I am passionate about Early Years and look forward to building on the knowledge I have gained in the United Kingdom and teach at Four Forest, so as to gain rich and fulfilling life experiences and expand my professional development. Top

Diane Bedrosian

Diane was born in Boston, USA and has a BA in literature. She has experience as an accompanist, and has also worked in children's musical theatre. She is very enthusiastic about sharing her passion for music and drama with children, as it provides a necessary outlet for their creative expression, and also increases their learning potential in other areas. Diane is very excited to be working on the school's first musical. Top

Gillian Schofield

I originate from the north of England but have lived in Switzerland most of my life.

I am married and have three daughters. We planned to be here for three years but enjoy life here far too much to leave and have since become Swiss citizens.

After gaining my teaching degree from Leeds University, I taught for 18 months in Nottingham before coming to Switzerland. Here I have worked mainly within the international School system teaching from pre-school to second grade. When my children were younger I qualified to teach English as a foreign language, worked in a language school and for three years also ran a playgroup.

My own children were educated in both Swiss and international schools, so I really appreciate the advantages of a single school that provides a bilingual education.

Helen Brown

Born in the north of England, grew up in Leeds. I moved to Switzerland in 1985.

Having studied Institutional Management at Manchester Metropolitan University and also graduating from Leeds Metropolitan University with the RSA/CTEFLA, I finally settled in the field of education. I have held various interesting posts as an EFL teacher in Switzerland at State School and reputable private schools.

I have worked at Four Forest International School for almost 6 years as an English teacher and Cambridge for young learners to B1 level.

Additionally, I have just recently taken on the role of lunchtime supervisor which is proving to be a wonderful and interesting challenge.

I am an enthusiastic and energetic person who has a positive and sensitive approach to pupils and their individual needs. Furthermore, I really enjoy working in an international atmosphere along with all the challenges involved concerning youngsters and teenagers. Top

Jade Kellet

I grew up in a place called York, in the North of England.At school in York, I studied and gained my NVQ Level 3 in Children's Care, Learning and Development. I have had six years of experience working with children, from birth up to the age of 5.

In 2012 I decided I would like to try something new and gain more life experience. This led me to move to Switzerland. In my spare time I enjoy going to Pilates and travelling. Currently I am studying, working towards a BA in Childhood and Youth.

Laura Wasmund

Born and raised in Yorkshire , England , I studied and qualified as a primary school teacher from Sheffield Hallam University in 2000. During my career I have had the good fortune to work, teach and experience different cultures within England, United States of America, Mexico and now Switzerland.

I love being a teacher. Since the day I chose teaching as an International career I have never looked back. I love the fact that no two days are ever the same and that I get to work with amazing students as I help them develop their social, sporting and academic skills. I feel really privileged to have such a rewarding career.

When not teaching, my hobbies include travelling and exploring new places, reading my kindle and keeping fit to the Latin beats at Zumba!

Maria Lea

Born and brought up in the North of England, I was awarded my Bachelor of Education Degree from the University of Liverpool in 1987. In 2008, following my husband’s change of job, I relocated along with my family to Switzerland and still can’t believe I live in such a breathtaking part of the world.

My teaching experience includes twenty-one years teaching the primary curriculum to all age ranges from Pre- school to Grade 6 in England as well as two and a half years teaching in a bilingual school in Switzerland.

Nadine Suter- Niemann

I was born and grew up in a bilingual family in South Africa and moved to Switzerland in 1990.

I have been a Pre-School teacher for some years and find it a most rewarding vocation. It is a wonderful, fulfilling experience as I observe the children learning by doing while they're having fun. After my first child was born I decided to become a stay at home mother and started teaching English for youngsters privately. Sport has always been a great part of my life. I did ballet, gymnastics and swimming and later also enjoyed teaching young children to swim.

Not being able to speak the local language, I went back to school and learnt to speak German. My son and daughter have also grown up in a fully bilingual home - the advantages of raising children in two languages are immense.

As of this school year I have the pleasure of working in the After School Club in Zug.

I love working with children and I am so looking forward to the fun your children will have. In the after school club your children, will have the opportunity of playing with other children making new friends, playing games indoors and outdoors, doing some home work or simply relaxing in the reading corner with a book.

Sarah Parsons

After studying history at Durham University, I gained my B.A. (Hons) in 2000. I continued at Durham with a Master's degree in theology which I completed in 2001.Following my Postgraduate Certificate in Education, I qualified as a teacher in 2002.

I have worked in both the state and independent sectors and most recently I was Head of Department at a co-educational day and boarding school in the Staffordshire countryside.

I have always loved working with young people and enjoy the stimulation and creativity that the classroom environment provides. I believe that a good education is rooted in a partnership between parents, students and teaching staff – a maxim that is well reflected at Four Forest School.

Our family moved to Zug in September 2012. We are really enjoying living in Switzerland and exploring the many delights the country has to offer – world class museums, fantastic scenery and, of course, the chocolate! Top

Stefanie Waser

Zaldia Kapp

I was born and raised in sunny South Africa where I completed my Bachelor of Commerce in International Trade and Economics. After this, I completed my Postgraduate Certificate in Education from the University of South Africa. Over a period of 6 years, I taught at two various schools in South Africa, where I had the privilege of teaching students from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds. I recently relocated to Switzerland with my husband, in support of his employment, and soon fell in love with this beautiful country.

I am an enthusiastic teacher committed to and passionate about developing within my students lifelong learning habits. In my free time I enjoy spending time with loved ones, travelling and experiencing new things. I am thrilled to be joining the Four-forest team and look forward to the new school year. Top